Sweet spreads was the fastest-growing food packaging category in the United Arab Emirates in 2025, surging 12% to 84 million units on demand for convenient breakfast and snacking options. Rigid plastic leads at 71% of volumes through transparent PET jars for honey, chocolate and nut spreads, while glass holds the remaining 29% in jams and preserves. Al Shifa anchors honey demand in transparent plastic jars, while Nutella retains the number-one position in its glass jar. Rigid plastic was the fas
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Sweet Spreads Packaging industry in United Arab Emirates with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Sweet Spreads Packaging industry in United Arab Emirates, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Sweet Spreads Packaging in United Arab Emirates report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Sweet Spreads Packaging in United Arab Emirates?
- Which are the major pack types and how are they performing in United Arab Emirates?
- Have there been any packaging legislative changes in the past 12 months?
- How are consumption trends impacting the packaging landscape?
- What are the key trends and latest product developments in packaging?
- How important are sustainability and recycling to consumers in United Arab Emirates?
- Where is future growth expected to be most significant?
Sweet Spreads Packaging in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis
Key Data Findings
The fastest-growing food category surges on rigid-plastic honey and nut spreads
A fast-growing, rigid-plastic-led category
Honey and nut spreads drive packaging volumes
Thin wall tubs and portion packs stretch the format mix
Strong growth as plastic tubs and portion packs expand
Convenience, portioning and sustainability define the next phase
Sweet Spreads Packaging in the United Arab Emirates - Company Profiles
Packaging Industry in the United Arab Emirates - Industry Overview
Packaging in 2025: the big picture
2025 key trends
Sustainability and lightweighting reshape United Arab Emirates food packaging
Recycled content and carton alternatives shape non-alcoholic drinks packaging
Cans and lighter glass gain ground in alcoholic drinks packaging
Refillable and bio-based formats lead beauty and personal care packaging
Refills, concentrates and compact packs advance in home care
Convenience and recyclability define pet food packaging
Single-use plastic bans and a federal climate law steer packaging design
Brand-led commitments fill the gap left by the absence of nationwide mandatory EPR
Reverse-vending pilots and brand-led recovery build circular foundations
Material substitution carries the load while collection capacity catches up
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Sweet Spreads Packaging
- Chocolate Spreads
- Honey
- Jams and Preserves
- Nut and Seed Based Spreads
- Yeast-based Spreads
Sweet Spreads Packaging
This is the aggregation of chocolate spreads, honey, jams and preserves, nut based spreads and yeast based spreads.
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